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Breakwater Motel

4.5 star property
Sandy fun near Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail
Exterior
View from property
Garden Studio | Private kitchenette
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Room options

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Waterfront Suite Ocean

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Lower Seaview Suite

Lower Seaview Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Studio | Living area

Garden Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail

Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
1 Bayview Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Russell Beach - 27 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Breakwater Motel

Motel near Paihia Wharf
Located close to Paihia Beach and Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Breakwater Motel provides a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and barbecues
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate dining areas, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Breakwater Motel
Breakwater Motel Paihia
Breakwater Paihia
Breakwater Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Breakwater Motel Motel
Breakwater Motel Paihia
Breakwater Motel Motel Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Is Breakwater Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Breakwater Motel?

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breakwater Motel on 16 Jul 2025 start from NZ$170.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Breakwater Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Breakwater Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breakwater Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Breakwater Motel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Paihia motel is within a 10-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Waitangi Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Breakwater Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 518 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Lovely view. Excellent bed and clean facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Very clean , beautiful view, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A great stay for our family of four. Perfect location and a lovely clean suite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Well placed, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was a perfect lil 1bdrm suite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The property is beautiful and waterfront rooms are accurately shown. The views are great. Most importantly the owners are very helpful with scheduling tours etc and you can easily walk wherever you go.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, dome minutes from the center. Lovely rooms, fitting for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice motel close to the Paihia wharf and shopping/eating locations in the town. We had a suite with a nice view of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Perfect for our few days stay .. shops plenty .. great staff .. views wonderful .. and good sized unit .. have booked for another week ..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Gorgeous place with the views of the ocean! Just perfect! Made me wanna stay here for the rest of the vacay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Nice place to stay. Smallish rooms with limited access to kitchen facilities. There were a number of dining options within walking distance which makes up for that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Convenient, quiet, clean and comfortable with short walk to beach or town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Fabulous location, lovely hosts, great room.excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Staff was very responsive to our requests. They were friendly and wanted our business. Great job!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Really nice room clean and awesome location. Walking distance to bars and restaurants. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Wonderful place, with great owners. Easy walking to all food places, wharf, shops, etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Was very impressed with this motel. Staff were excellent. Room made up every day. Great location. Very clean and tidy. Was not expecting such a great motel. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Loved the kitchenette and big bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Nice comfortable room. Had everything we needed for a short stay. Handy to shops and the beach. Would definitely love to come and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

I had a quiet night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We had an awesome stay at the breakwater motel, lovely water front view, closed by shops the restaurants for convenience, friendly staff and super nice and clean facilities; can’t ask for more, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very clean, great location, lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

It's situated right off the main road and the beach, so I didn't need my car until I was ready to leave town. Very quiet, the 3 staff members I talked with were friendly and helpful, and the room was a bit more spacious than I expected. If I'm ever back in Paihia I'll stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024